The sight of John Murtough and Erik ten Hag being pictured together on the Old Trafford pitch at the latter's unveiling was a clear sign that it's the men from Longsight and Haaksbergen who are tasked with piecing Manchester United back together.
Club officials have been determined to point out that Murtough is the man in charge of a streamlined recruitment operation this summer. Having been appointed football director in March 2021, his influence has grown under Richard Arnold in recent months.
This has been part of United's attempt to finally instil a proper football structure into their operation. Andy O'Boyle has been appointed as Murtough's deputy and Darren Fletcher's responsibilities as technical director will be streamlined this season.
